Throughout my life, I have always found myself in a constant state of liminality, on the threshold between the two halves of my dual nationality. Being born and raised in Mexico to parents from the United States has given me an unorthodox, but uniquely bicultural experience, as well as a distinctive perspective on both of the neighboring nations that make up my identity.
I've always been fascinated by the intricacy of the United States and Mexico’s distinct cultural legacies, through their rich history, vibrant pop culture, and the relationship they share with each other. Taking time to understand this is where I believe we can find a new understanding of each other through our own individual experiences.
My dual nationality has been my greatest source of pride. However, I’ve always combated the feeling that I didn’t fully belong in either place, because my life experience hasn't been fully comparable to either majority. After leaving to go to boarding school in the United States, I began to look back on my hometown and my childhood from a new perspective. I realized the true privilege of being able to grow up where I did, and how that shaped me as a person.
Whether it’s drawing from my childhood memories of growing up and going to school in San Jose del Cabo, poking fun at tourist culture, or reminiscing on the beautiful desert landscapes of the Baja Peninsula, my work aims to show my constant love and appreciation for my dual nationality and the life I’ve been able to live because of that.
In today's socio-political world, my art aims to express that duality, not only to bridge the gap within my own identity, but also to facilitate meaningful conversation and connection regarding both these places that mean so much to me.
